Urinate in a cool bath or shower. If you experience painful urination, this process dilutes the urine and prevents burning the sores.

Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water each day.

Practice abstinence when you are experiencing symptoms of herpes. Help prevent the spread of herpes by avoiding sexual activity when you are experiencing any symptoms, including tingling, itching or tenderness at the site of infection.

Take over-the-counter medicines. Reduce fever and tenderness by taking acetaminophen, aspirin or ibuprofen.